Argentine Grand Prix

Round 1 · Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez, Buenos Aires, Argentina

1956-01-22

Winner: Juan Fangio (Ferrari)

Juan Fangio

Ferrari

Luigi Musso

Ferrari · 3:00:03.700

Juan Fangio

Ferrari · 3:00:03.700

Who won the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix?

The 1956 Argentine Grand Prix was won by Juan Fangio driving for Ferrari, starting from 3rd on the grid. Luigi Musso finished second, 3:00:03.700 behind, with Juan Fangio completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 14 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 1 of the 1956 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Gerino Gerini was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 7 positions from P11 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Juan Fangio	Ferrari	3	▲2	3:00:03.700	Finished	5
1	Luigi Musso	Ferrari	3	▲2	3:00:03.700	Finished	4
1	Juan Fangio	Ferrari	3	▲2	3:00:03.700	Finished	5
1	Luigi Musso	Ferrari	3	▲2	3:00:03.700	Finished	4
2	Jean Behra	Maserati	4	▲2	+24.400	Finished	6
2	Jean Behra	Maserati	4	▲2	+24.400	Finished	6
3	Mike Hawthorn	Maserati	8	▲5	—	+2 Laps	4
3	Mike Hawthorn	Maserati	8	▲5	—	+2 Laps	4
4	Gerino Gerini	Maserati	11	▲7	—	+6 Laps	1.5
4	Gerino Gerini	Maserati	11	▲7	—	+6 Laps	1.5
4	Chico Landi	Maserati	11	▲7	—	+6 Laps	1.5
4	Chico Landi	Maserati	11	▲7	—	+6 Laps	1.5
5	Olivier Gendebien	Ferrari	10	▲5	—	+7 Laps	2
5	Olivier Gendebien	Ferrari	10	▲5	—	+7 Laps	2
6	Óscar González	Maserati	13	▲7	—	+10 Laps	0
6	Óscar González	Maserati	13	▲7	—	+10 Laps	0
6	Alberto Uria	Maserati	13	▲7	—	+10 Laps	0
6	Alberto Uria	Maserati	13	▲7	—	+10 Laps	0
R	José Froilán González	Maserati	5	—	—	Engine	0
R	Eugenio Castellotti	Ferrari	2	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Carlos Menditeguy	Maserati	6	—	—	Halfshaft	0
R	Luigi Piotti	Maserati	12	—	—	Accident	0
R	Peter Collins	Ferrari	9	—	—	Accident	0
R	Eugenio Castellotti	Ferrari	2	—	—	Gearbox	0
R	Stirling Moss	Maserati	7	—	—	Engine	0
R	Stirling Moss	Maserati	7	—	—	Engine	0
R	Peter Collins	Ferrari	9	—	—	Accident	0
R	Luigi Piotti	Maserati	12	—	—	Accident	0
R	Carlos Menditeguy	Maserati	6	—	—	Halfshaft	0
R	Juan Fangio	Ferrari	1	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	José Froilán González	Maserati	5	—	—	Engine	0
R	Juan Fangio	Ferrari	1	—	—	Fuel pump	0

1956 Argentine Grand Prix — FAQ

Who won the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Juan Fangio (Ferrari) won the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix on 1956-01-22 at Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix?+

P1: Juan Fangio (Ferrari). P2: Luigi Musso (Ferrari), 3:00:03.700 behind. P3: Juan Fangio (Ferrari), 3:00:03.700 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Juan Fangio took pole position for the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix.

Which team won the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix?+

Ferrari won the 1956 Argentine Grand Prix with Juan Fangio taking victory.